Navigating Tick-Borne Infections: Insights into Lyme Disease, Bartonella, Babesia, and Complex Chronic Illnesses

Learn from Dr. Jaquel Patterson, renowned naturopathic physician, about how to navigate the complexity of tick-borne infections. There will be a deep dive and insights on lyme disease, bartonella, and  babesia. The webinar will discuss epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosing, prevention, and important functional medicine treatment strategies. Practitioners will benefit from a more in-depth knowledge on tick-borne infections, how to properly assess a patient, and interventions.

In this webinar, you'll learn:

1. Understanding the Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation of Lyme Disease, Bartonella, and Babesia:
   • Discuss the prevalence of Lyme disease, Bartonella, and Babesia infections nationally and regionally.
   • Explore the diverse clinical manifestations of these infections, including acute and chronic symptoms, and potential complications.
2. Diagnosis and Laboratory Testing Strategies:
   • Review the challenges in diagnosing tick-borne infections, including the limitations of serological testing and the importance of clinical evaluation.
   • Discuss the role of advanced laboratory testing methods, such as PCR, immunoblotting, and culture, in enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
3. Treatment Approaches and Considerations:
   • Explore the principles of antimicrobial therapy for Lyme disease, Bartonella, and Babesia infections through a functional medicine lens
   • Discuss the challenges of treating chronic and persistent infections, as well as strategies for addressing co-infections and mitigating treatment resistance.
4. Prevention and Public Health Measures:
   • Outline strategies for preventing tick bites and reducing the risk of tick-borne infections, including personal protective measures, environmental modifications, and community-based interventions.
5. Emerging Research and Future Directions:
   • Provide an overview of current research trends and advancements in the field of tick-borne infections, including novel diagnostic tools,  and treatment modalities
   • Discuss potential challenges and opportunities in addressing the growing burden of tick-borne diseases and improving patient outcomes.

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